A normal screenshot only captures what is currently on your screen, but a scrolling (or “long”) screenshot captures an entire web page, chat thread, or document in a single image. It is one of the most useful hidden features on modern phones, and it works on almost every device made in the last few years. In this guide we cover exactly how to take a scrolling screenshot on Android, Samsung, and iPhone, plus what to do if your phone does not have the feature built in.
What is a scrolling screenshot?
A scrolling screenshot automatically scrolls down the page or app while capturing, then stitches everything together into one tall image. Instead of taking five separate screenshots of a long article or conversation and sharing them one by one, you get a single clean image that shows the whole thing. It is perfect for saving receipts, full web articles, long chat conversations, or terms-and-conditions pages.
How to take a scrolling screenshot on most Android phones
On most Android phones (Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and others), take a normal screenshot first by pressing the power and volume-down buttons together. A small preview will pop up at the bottom of the screen, along with a button labelled “Capture more”, “Scroll”, or a two-down-arrows icon. Tap it, and the phone will keep scrolling and stitching the image automatically. Tap the screen when you have captured enough, then save or crop the result.
How to take a scrolling screenshot on Samsung Galaxy phones
Samsung Galaxy phones use the same idea but call it “scroll capture”. After taking a screenshot, look for the scroll-capture icon (two downward arrows in a box) in the toolbar at the bottom and keep tapping it to extend the capture. If you do not see the toolbar at all, go to Settings, then Advanced features, then Screenshots, and turn on the screenshot toolbar so the scroll option appears.
How to take a scrolling screenshot on iPhone
On iPhone, take a screenshot (side button plus volume up on Face ID models, or home plus side button on older models), then tap the small preview in the bottom-left corner. At the top of the editor you will see a “Full Page” tab — tap it to capture the entire scrollable page. This works inside Safari, Mail, Notes, and many other apps. You can then save it as a PDF or crop it down to a regular image.
What if your phone has no built-in option?
If your phone is older or the feature is missing, a free screenshot-stitching app from the Play Store or App Store can do the same job. These apps let you take several normal screenshots and automatically join them into one long image. Look for a well-reviewed, ad-light option and avoid apps that ask for unnecessary permissions.
Final tips
Scrolling screenshots are saved to your normal gallery or Photos app, so you can share them anywhere. Remember that very long captures create very tall images that can be hard to read on small screens, so crop out anything you do not need before sharing. Once you get used to it, you will reach for this feature constantly.
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